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Posted: Tuesday, July 20, 2010

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Athens Farmers Market Downtown

4-7 p.m., Little Kings, 223 W. Hancock Ave.

In case you can't get up early enough to make the Saturday morning markets at Bishop Park, you can get your local produce, artisan breads, fresh-brewed coffee and more at this one on Tuesday evenings. This week features live music by A Sharp Turn and Lera Lynn. www.athensfarmersmarket.net or (706) 296-8000.

Splashdown 2010

7-8:30 p.m., Pool, Bishop Park, 705 Sunset Drive

Celebrate the 41st anniversary of the moon landing with a swim under the moon. Parents and children can participate in arts and crafts, explore the world of astronomy with Sandy Creek Nature Center staff and listen to music with moon themes. Refreshments, including Tang and moon pies, will be served. No registration required. Free. (706) 613-3589 or www.accleisureservices.com.

Poetic Soul Open Mic

9-11 p.m., New Earth Music Hall, 227 W. Dougherty St.

Sign-up is from 8-9 p.m. and is on a first-come, first-served basis. Performing artists are given five minutes to take the mic. For poets, singers and performing artists of any and all styles. Hosted by Mon2 and Buddah. Music by Chief Rocka. Free. undergroundathens2@yahoo.comor (706) 372-5375.

Werewolves, The Tattle Tales

10 p.m., Farm 255, 255 W. Washington St.

We love Werewolves - they of the many-membered Athens group that brings vivaciously rocking tunes into the world, whether there's a full moon or not. New York-based Tattle Tales are an appropriate pairing act, considering their new album's titled "Moon Glasses." (706) 549-4660 or www.farm255.com.

Yep, the time has definitely come to figure out what to do with summer's red (and yellow and orange and even green) bounty. Learn to make tomato sauces, from a simple marinara to a spicy cream sauce with shrimp, and create quick dinner delights. Members $24; nonmembers $27. www.uga.edu/botgarden or (706) 542-6156.